This is a summary of benefits only. For details and requirements, please ask Human Resources for the plan document, ECCAAUP collective bargaining agreement (CBA), employee handbook, or other documentation.
Summary of Benefits
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Benefit |
Cost |
Eligible |
About the Plan |
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College and employee contribute. |
1st of the month after date of hire |
Hospital and medical services through Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (CBA 16.3.3) |
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College contributes cost of Individual coverage under Base Plan towards all plans and coverage levels. Employees pay difference. |
1st of the month after date of hire |
Diagnostic, preventive and restorative services through Delta Dental of Mass. (CBA 16.3.3) |
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100% Employee Paid |
1st of the month after date of hire |
Vision services and eyewear through EyeMed. |
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College pays 100% |
After three months of qualifying service |
Following two weeks of disability, the College continues to pay 100% of salary up to 180 calendar days in any 24-month period. Coordinates with state-mandated benefits. See Leaves of Absence and Time Off webpage for more information. (CBA 14.1.2) |
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College pays 100% |
After six months of qualifying service |
Following six months of disability, a monthly income of 60% base salary up to max. benefit. Duration is based on age at disability for a bona fide leave as defined by the plan. |
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College pays 100% |
After one year of employment |
Life Insurance equal to twice base annual salary, to a maximum of $700,000. At ages 70 & 75 the coverage amount is reduced. (CBA 16.6) |
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100% voluntary contribution |
Upon Employment |
Faculty member may contribute on a pre-tax basis to Transamerica. |
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College contributes 9% of Salary Employee contributes 3% of salary |
After one year |
403(b) Annuity Plan: Faculty member must contribute (condition of employment) on a pre-tax basis to Transamerica. (CBA 16.2.3) |
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Employee pays 100% |
1st of the month after date of hire |
Pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts |
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College subsidizes the pooled cost |
Eligible on date of hire. |
College subsidizes pooled cost at Boston Common Garage. Not eligible if receiving benefit under subsidized transit plan. (CBA 16.14) |
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College subsidizes up to $42.25 per month |
Upon Employment |
College subsidizes up to $42.25 of public transit orders on WageWorks. Alternately can elect Blue Bikes' annual subscription 100% covered by Emerson. Not eligible if participating in subsidized parking. (CBA 16.15) |
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College pays 100% |
Next Registration |
Up to 4 credits per semester for Emerson courses (CBA 16.10) |
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College pays 100% |
Next Registration |
Up to 4 credits per semester for Emerson courses (CBA 16.10) |
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College pays 100% |
After two years of service |
If accepted into Emerson College, full tuition for any of the College’s degree programs (CBA 16.10) |
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College pays $2000 |
After two years |
Emerson reimburses tuition paid to another accredited college. (CBA 16.10) |
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Tuition Benefit for Employee’s Child through Tuition Exchange |
Varies by Institution |
After two years, may apply for scholarship |
If awarded a TE scholarship, child may attend a participating institution with free or reduced admission. |
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Employee pays 100% |
Upon termination of employment or qualifying event |
Continuation of health and dental for employee and/or covered dependents (CBA 16.5.3) |
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College pays 100% |
Upon Employment |
Evaluation/referrals; family/emotional issues; child & elder care, etc. |
Learn more about other benefits.
Faculty Members, their spouses, and dependents are responsible for any tax consequences resulting from benefits received by them from the College. (i.e. graduate courses)